Technical Meeting & Event Production Skills Test
This exam is designed to test your skills and knowledge as a meeting and event professional regarding mapping out the technical, staging and a/v elements of your programs. Additionally, it will also touch on managing relationships with your audio visual providers and clients.
- 1.
It's a funny name, but the short adapter used to connect an laptop or tablet to a projector or other display is called a...
- A.
Dongle
- B.
Dohickey
- C.
Dungle
- D.
Dingle
Correct Answer
A. Dongle -
- 2.
You’re about to present in a breakout room for a Major Association. You have no idea what kind of display or projector they have. What display adapter should you make sure to bring?
- A.
HDMI
- B.
DVI
- C.
VGA
- D.
LED
Correct Answer
C. VGA -
- 3.
Internet Access can be...
- A.
Very expensive, so make sure your content requires it
- B.
Easy to find if you have the right tools
- C.
Found just about anywhere
- D.
Found at the tech table on most shows
Correct Answer
A. Very expensive, so make sure your content requires it -
- 4.
ANSI Lumens are...
- A.
A unit of measurement regarding the loudness of projectors
- B.
A unit of measurement regarding the size of the lens of a projector
- C.
A unit of measurement regarding the brightness of a projector
- D.
A unit of measurement of the amount of ambient noise in a room
Correct Answer
C. A unit of measurement regarding the brightness of a projector -
- 5.
You're in a pretty big ballroom for your event, and the planner you recently replaced ordered a 5,000 Lumen projector. You may have to warn your employer about...
- A.
A possibly “not quite bright enough” image
- B.
An increase in price if we up it to a 10,000 Lumen projector
- C.
A or B
- D.
There is no problem. She made the right choice.
Correct Answer
C. A or B -
- 6.
IMAG stands for...
- A.
Imaginary Sightlines
- B.
Illuminated Magnification
- C.
Image Magnification
- D.
Image Adjustment
Correct Answer
C. Image Magnification -
- 7.
One of the best ways to reduce the file size of a PowerPoint is to use the...
- A.
"Reduce Filesize" tool
- B.
"Compress Pictures" tool
- C.
"Compress PowerPoint" tool
- D.
"Reduce Pictures" tool
Correct Answer
B. "Compress Pictures" tool -
- 8.
When an audio system is not configured properly, or simply might not be big enough, it can cause the audience to feel...
- A.
Hungry
- B.
Energized
- C.
Fatigued / Tired
- D.
Small
Correct Answer
C. Fatigued / Tired -
- 9.
You're doing an event in a hotel ballroom, and the wireless mics are cutting out and making static noises. They're not very far from the receivers, so it's not that they're out of range. Which of these is a possible cause?
- A.
The presenter is holding the handheld mic in a very strange way, completely cupping the bottom of the mic in his ring-covered hands.
- B.
Phase of the Moon
- C.
The guys running AV in the room next door are using wireless presenter remote controls.
- D.
The presenter is facing North-South, and the antennas are East-West antennas.
Correct Answer
A. The presenter is holding the handheld mic in a very strange way, completely cupping the bottom of the mic in his ring-covered hands. -
- 10.
When counting the number of audio inputs, it's important to include which of the following?
- A.
Music Sources (iPod, CD player, etc.)
- B.
All Microphones, Including Audience Q and A Mics
- C.
Video Playback that Includes Audio
- D.
Presentation Laptops that Include Audio
- E.
Emergency Backups for Any of the Above
- F.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
F. All of the Above -
- 11.
It's the day of your show, and the CEO wants to add an impromptu panel discussion with him at the podium and 3 panelists on lavalieres. Unfortunately you only have a limited number of inputs on the board, four of which are handheld mics for the band later in the evening. Which of the following would be the least expensive solution (if available)?
- A.
Add a second audio mixer and 3 wireless lavalieres
- B.
See if the AV company has a larger mixerboard and 3 additional lavaliere kits readily available
- C.
See if the handheld kits might be "combo packs" that you can switch out for lavalieres, then return them to handhelds for the band later
- D.
There is no least expensive option- they're all expensive
Correct Answer
C. See if the handheld kits might be "combo packs" that you can switch out for lavalieres, then return them to handhelds for the band later -
- 12.
You left a message for your AV company to let them know that you are going to be live-streaming your event to your remote offices in Vienna. You also need to add a couple more mics for the audience to be able to ask questions. They sent you a revised bid and it went up $3000!!! What (most likely) happened?
- A.
Mics are only $200 per combo pack! They are cheating you.
- B.
Probably a typo. They meant $300 more, not $3000
- C.
The number of Power Amplifiers needed for the show raised because of the live feed, so that must have raised the price quite a bit.
- D.
The AV vendor had to not only charge you for the additional mics, but also upgrade you to the next sized mixer in their inventory. The mixer you previously had ordered must not have had enough inputs, or perhaps didn't have enough outputs to accommodate the live feed.
Correct Answer
D. The AV vendor had to not only charge you for the additional mics, but also upgrade you to the next sized mixer in their inventory. The mixer you previously had ordered must not have had enough inputs, or perhaps didn't have enough outputs to accommodate the live feed. -
- 13.
You find yourself in a large ballroom venue that has built in speakers- not the cheap in-ceiling kind. These are hung from rigging points and are in a large, curved shape. They’re called...
- A.
Center Fills
- B.
Delay Stacks
- C.
Line Arrays
- D.
Self Amplified
Correct Answer
C. Line Arrays -
- 14.
Which of the following is a functional item requiring lighting, instead of a decorative item?
- A.
Stage Pieces
- B.
Podium
- C.
Centerpieces
- D.
Sponsor Logos
Correct Answer
B. Podium -
- 15.
In a venue with with older wiring, and no ability to bring in extra power, there may be issues with having enough circuits available for lighting. You should probably try very hard to get the perimeter lighting to be this kind of instrument...
- A.
Lekos
- B.
PARs
- C.
LEDs
- D.
Source Fours
Correct Answer
C. LEDs -
- 16.
You have two outside screens that show the same visuals all the time. You have a center screen that you want to send company logos and title slides. You have a confidence monitor that shows whatever's on the outer screens, and a notes monitor that will show the presenter's notes. What’s the fewest number of outputs on the video switcher you could use?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 17.
One potential danger of using "in-ceiling" speakers is...
- A.
Static and Hissing
- B.
Feedback
- C.
Bassy, muddy sounding audio
- D.
Added equipment from outside AV vendor
Correct Answer
B. Feedback -
- 18.
You're on stage, facing the audience. You point to the awards table on your right and say to your colleague, "Hey, that table isn't supposed to be there. It's...
- A.
Stage right, when it should be stage left!"
- B.
Stage left, when it should be house right!"
- C.
Stage left, when it should be stage right!"
- D.
Stage right, when it should be house left!"
Correct Answer
A. Stage right, when it should be stage left!" -
- 19.
A green room is...
- A.
A place to store your cases
- B.
A place near the stage for presenters to relax and go over their notes
- C.
An office area where you can manage the show from
- D.
A union-mandated break room
Correct Answer
B. A place near the stage for presenters to relax and go over their notes -
- 20.
Providing dinner for the crew can have the following benefit...
- A.
Make a crew feel like they're part of the group
- B.
Encourage separate vendors to mingle and get to know each other
- C.
Keep the crew handy in case of last minute changes
- D.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above -
- 21.
Having a union crew stay late into the night, then arrive early in the morning can be a violation of [THIS] and can cause the next day to be very expensive.
- A.
Turn-down time
- B.
Turn-around time
- C.
Walk-away breaks
- D.
US Department of Labor regulations
Correct Answer
B. Turn-around time -
- 22.
Rigging points are the physical points in the ceiling where the ________ are attached.
- A.
Power cords
- B.
Truss/Chain Motors
- C.
Lekos
- D.
Truss Covers
Correct Answer
B. Truss/Chain Motors -
- 23.
Your client booked a venue, and did not consult with you during the contract signing. Nothing was negotiated. Which of the following charges might they incur?
- A.
Rigging point charges
- B.
Break-rate charges
- C.
Perimiter up-charges
- D.
Turn-down charges
Correct Answer
A. Rigging point charges -
- 24.
Which of the following is negotiable?
- A.
Rigging Point Charges
- B.
Power Charges
- C.
Internet
- D.
All of the Above Charges
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above Charges -
- 25.
One advantage of an in-house AV company would be...
- A.
They're less expensive
- B.
They have a large inventory
- C.
They help out with all the paperwork of putting on a large meeting
- D.
They're located on property
Correct Answer
D. They're located on property -
- 26.
One advantage of an outside AV vendor might be...
- A.
Intimate knowledge of the venue
- B.
You can charge it to your hotel room
- C.
Larger Inventory
- D.
Full Service Experience
Correct Answer
C. Larger Inventory -
- 27.
In order to keep your presenters close at hand and ready to go on stage, you've decided to...
- A.
Create a Green Room backstage
- B.
Let them sit at the back of house, near the tech table
- C.
Buy them all lunch at the burrito place next door
- D.
Use wired microphones instead of lavalieres
Correct Answer
A. Create a Green Room backstage -
- 28.
A good question to ask right before your presenter goes on is...
- A.
Is your cell phone on vibrate?
- B.
Is your cell phone off?
- C.
Can you remove your tie?
- D.
Can you put on your lanyard?
Correct Answer
B. Is your cell phone off? -
- 29.
You've ordered communication headsets for the crew, but you're not sure if you got good ones or not. There's always a chance you get faulty equipment, but at least it's a reputable brand- it plainly says ________ for the brand name on the bid.
- A.
HearCom
- B.
ClearCom
- C.
ComTex
- D.
TelCom
Correct Answer
B. ClearCom -
- 30.
The correct order for calling cues is...
- A.
Ready, Warning, Standby
- B.
Go Standby, Ready, Go
- C.
Standby, Warning, Go
- D.
Warning, Standby, Go
Correct Answer
D. Warning, Standby, Go -
- 31.
Adding a teleprompter to your event may require...
- A.
Added equipment expense
- B.
Added rehearsals
- C.
Added labor costs
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 32.
Usually rented in pairs, this type of teleprompter is a reflective piece of glass mounted on a thin pole...
- A.
Presidential
- B.
Premier
- C.
Camera Mounted
- D.
Floor Mounted
Correct Answer
A. Presidential -
- 33.
The "Aspect Ratio" of a presentation is...
- A.
Automatically set correctly by PowerPoint
- B.
The ratio of the width to the diagonal length
- C.
The ratio of the height to the diagonal length
- D.
The ratio of the width to the height
Correct Answer
D. The ratio of the width to the height -
- 34.
The presentation being displayed has black bars above and below the graphics. This is called...
- A.
Pillerboxing
- B.
Letterboxing
- C.
Shadowboxing
- D.
Pillowboxing
Correct Answer
B. Letterboxing -
- 35.
Which is not a benefit of using Master Sides?
- A.
Master branding across all slides
- B.
Higher contrast images
- C.
Consistent slide design
- D.
Slides grounded in sound design principles
Correct Answer
B. Higher contrast images -
- 36.
You want to add a logo to all your slides. What's probably the best way to do that- especially if there may be changes to the layout later?
- A.
Cut and paste the logo on to every single slide
- B.
Insert the logo into the first slide, then duplicate that slide every time you need a new one
- C.
Paste the logo on the Master Slide and put it where you want it on that slide
- D.
Can't be done
Correct Answer
C. Paste the logo on the Master Slide and put it where you want it on that slide -
- 37.
Unreadably small content can be easily avoided if you keep in mind the...
- A.
“Aspect Ratio” Rule
- B.
“Only Use Fonts Larger than 18pt” Rule
- C.
“20% Gutter” Rule
- D.
“Six Foot” Rule
Correct Answer
D. “Six Foot” Rule -
- 38.
Of the following options, which is the easiest way to add the same transition to all the slides in a PowerPoint?
- A.
Use the "Apply to All" button
- B.
Select all slides in the deck, then add the transition using the Inspector
- C.
Manually change the transition on each slide to what you want
- D.
Select the transition and drag it onto the slides
Correct Answer
A. Use the "Apply to All" button -
- 39.
Conference and show graphics that have subtle colors, such as grey on white, or grey on grey, can cause issues with...
- A.
Low memory on the laptops
- B.
Low contrast ratio on projectors
- C.
Low ceilings in the room
- D.
Low volume
Correct Answer
B. Low contrast ratio on projectors -
- 40.
You have a really big room, with large windows opposite the stage. There are only about 50 people attending the meeting, so there's plenty of extra room. What would be the most cost-effective solution?
- A.
Stacking 20k lumen projectors to overpower the sunlight
- B.
Rear screen projection with a nice screen and drape kit, maybe some pipe and drape to block off the rest of the room
- C.
Use long-throw lenses on projectors set outside the windows, to counter-act the setting sun
- D.
Standard 5k lumen projector should be fine
Correct Answer
B. Rear screen projection with a nice screen and drape kit, maybe some pipe and drape to block off the rest of the room -
- 41.
You have an AV bid from a company you've never worked with before. It includes "Two 70" Flat Screen Displays". What do we know about the quality of the image?
- A.
High contrast, OK color
- B.
Reduced contrast, but good color
- C.
Poor off-axis viewing
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above -
- 42.
This instrument would be perfect for spotlighting centerpieces, if you’re able to hang them close enough to each table...
- A.
Leko
- B.
LED "Brick"
- C.
PAR can
- D.
Pin Spot
Correct Answer
D. Pin Spot -
- 43.
There's a podium in the center of the stage, but it's too far from the audience, and you’d like it a little closer. You call to the venue's housemen, "Hey guys, can you co me a favor and move that podium further...
- A.
Downstage?"
- B.
Stage Right?"
- C.
Upstage?"
- D.
Stage Left?"
Correct Answer
A. Downstage?" -
- 44.
What aspect ratio is a 1920x1080 presentation?
- A.
6x9
- B.
4x3
- C.
16x9
Correct Answer
C. 16x9 -
- 45.
The two main principles involved in projection mapping are:
- A.
Keystoning and Edge detection
- B.
Content Creation and Perspective Shift
- C.
Pyramiding and Tilt Shifting
- D.
Perspective Adjustment and Edge Blending
Correct Answer
D. Perspective Adjustment and Edge Blending -
- 46.
The overall cost of projection mapping is determined by the
- A.
Size of the object being projected on
- B.
The dimensionality of the object being projected on
- C.
The content being displayed
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 47.
One way to help plan for the future in both Internet and Power charges is to
- A.
Ask for discounts after signing the contract
- B.
Ask to see the venue’s Internet bill post event
- C.
Multiply the number of attendees by 1Mbps
- D.
Ask for a report of usage, when you're being charged based on usage
Correct Answer
D. Ask for a report of usage, when you're being charged based on usage -
- 48.
Which of the following is *least* likely to be a column you should include on your show flow?
- A.
Presenter names
- B.
Screens
- C.
Activity departures
- D.
Sound/Lights
Correct Answer
C. Activity departures -
- 49.
An event that has no live, in-room component, and is conducted entirely online is a
- A.
Live Event
- B.
Broadcast Event
- C.
Hybrid Event
- D.
Virtual Event
Correct Answer
D. Virtual Event -
- 50.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of hybrid events?
- A.
Can drive live attendance
- B.
Can lower the barrier of entry for attendees
- C.
Can decrease the cost of hotels and airfare
- D.
Can decrease in-room AV labor costs
- E.
Can help create marketing materials Can help create marketing materials Can help create marketing materials Can help create marketing materials
Correct Answer
D. Can decrease in-room AV labor costs -
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